Oxford Handbook of Cardiology

by Ramrakha, Punit; Hill, Jonathan

• ISBN13: 9780198525974
• ISBN10: 0198525974
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-24
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Cardiovascular disease remains the major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the developed world and it is also rapidly increasing in the developing world. Cardiovascular medicine and the specialty of cardiology continues to expand, and the remit of the cardiologist is forever broaderwith the development of new sub-specialties. The Oxford Handbook of Cardiology is written by cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. It provides practical advice and background information on common cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular and congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies and heart failure.Specialist sections offer useful background information on diagnostic tests, management of cardiac problems in pregnancy and cardiology in the developing world. There are also chapters on eponymous syndromes, major cardiac trials and emergencies in cardiology. This handbook is directed at all cardiovascular professionals who require rapid access, not only to the basics of cardiology, but also to up-to-date information into the more specialist areas with which they are less familiar. Covering a wealth of practical advice regarding patient diagnosis andmanagement, the Oxford Handbook of Cardiology provides hands on information and advice to care of the cardiology patient. It is the essential quick reference guide for all trainees in cardiology and its related specialties.

Author Biography

Dr Ramrakha works as a Cardiologist at London's Hammersmith Hospital, one of the UK's leading research centres for cardiovascular disease. He has a special commitment to writing and teaching both medicine and cardiology. He is also the Cardiologist to Tony Blair. Dr Hill is a Consultant Cardiologist and Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital. He has a special interest in new treatments for cardiovascular disease.

Table of Contents

Jonathan Plehn, Tat Koh and Jonathan Hill: Investigations

John Graham and Punit Ramrakha: Valvular heart disease

John Graham and Punit Ramrakha: Infective endocarditis

Julian Halcox: Coronary artery disease

Ajay Jain and Jonathan Hill: Interventional cardiology

Ceri Davies and Punit Ramrakha: Heart failure

David Begley: Heart muscle diseases

Bongani Mayosi: Pericardial disease

Mark Earley and Stuart Harris: Pacemakers and rhythmias

Mark Earley and Stuart Harris: Invasive electrophysiology

Shay Cullen: Congenital heart disease

Mehul Dhinoja: Multisystem disorders

Bongani Mayosi: Cardiology in developing countries

Catherine Nelson-Piercy: Pregnancy and the heart

Mrin Saha: Major cardiac trials

Mrin Saha: Eponymous cardiology syndromes

Punit Ramrakha: Cardiovascular emergencies

Punit Ramrakha: Practical procedures

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